Stone issue in kidney

Hello Vipul ji,

Kidney stone (pathri) is a common issue, but it can become serious if not managed at the right time. Here's a simple guide for you:

Common Symptoms of Kidney Stones

• Flank or lower back pain (sudden or severe)

• Pain while urinating

• Frequent urge to urinate

• Blood in urine

• Nausea or vomiting (in some cases)

Treatment Options (Depend on Stone Size & Location)

1. Small Stones (Below 5–6 mm)

   • Often pass naturally with high fluid intake

   • Painkillers and supportive medicine may be prescribed

2. Medium to Large Stones (Above 6 mm)

   • May need active removal:

     • ESWL: Shock wave therapy to break stones

     • URS: Ureteroscopy to remove stones

     • PCNL: For large stones via a small incision

3. Recurrent Stones

   • Need dietary and metabolic evaluation

Treatment Under Ayushman Bharat (PMJAY)

Yes, kidney stone surgery is covered under the Ayushman card in empanelled hospitals. You can check hospitals near Vadodara here:
👉 https://hospitals.pmjay.gov.in/Search/empnlWorkFlow.htm?actionFlag=ViewRegisteredHosptlsNew

HexaHealth Can Help

• Book urology consultation near you

• Assist with cashless surgery if applicable

• End-to-end support for hospital and insurance coordination

Stone ko ignore na karein – timely treatment se aap pain-free life jee sakte hain! Let us know your symptoms or stone size if you have your reports.